Health & Fitness
Child obesity grows tenfold since 1975: study
October 11, 2017
Child obesity grows tenfold since 1975: study
The world had 10 times as many obese children and teenagers last year than in 1975, but underweight kids still…
South Sudan winning against Guinea worm, says Jimmy Carter
October 9, 2017
South Sudan winning against Guinea worm, says Jimmy Carter
War-torn South Sudan “should serve as an example” for other countries in the progress it is making in eradicating Guinea…
Health officials watching mosquitoes in Texas after Harvey
October 7, 2017
Health officials watching mosquitoes in Texas after Harvey
Health officials in Texas will be on watch in coming weeks for any increases in mosquito-borne diseases including the West…
From death to no-contact, ancient martial art revived in Egypt
October 4, 2017
From death to no-contact, ancient martial art revived in Egypt
Turn the clock back just over half a century and a contest between two men in the ancient Egyptian martial…
Health experts zero in on camels to fight deadly MERS virus
October 2, 2017
Health experts zero in on camels to fight deadly MERS virus
The fight against the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which has killed at least 722 people over the past…
Egypt’s Health ministry to launch campaign to combat psychotherapy stigma
September 27, 2017
Egypt’s Health ministry to launch campaign to combat psychotherapy stigma
On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Egypt’s Health Ministry is set to launch a campaign this October dubbed…
How one Dubai running club sparked a fitness craze
September 19, 2017
How one Dubai running club sparked a fitness craze
It’s 35 degrees Celsius on the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha, and a group of women wearing tiny shorts and…
Cuba mystery: What theories US investigators are pursuing
September 18, 2017
Cuba mystery: What theories US investigators are pursuing
There must be an answer. Whatever is harming US diplomats in Havana, it has eluded the doctors, scientists and intelligence…
Bangladesh restricts Rohingya refugees, starts immunization
September 17, 2017
Bangladesh restricts Rohingya refugees, starts immunization
Bangladeshi authorities on Sunday took steps to restrict the movement of Muslim Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar into crowded…
Why are these countries the most obese? Walking is just one reason
September 7, 2017
Why are these countries the most obese? Walking is just one reason
The world is in the middle of a major obesity epidemic, and current trends indicate that it’s only going to…